BTCS (Nasdaq: BTCS), a publicly traded blockchain technology company, has announced a historic initiative: paying a one-time blockchain dividend, or “Bividend,” in Ethereum (ETH). This marks the first-ever ETH dividend by a listed company, bridging traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi).

Dividend & Loyalty Program Details

  • Bividend: $0.05 per share in ETH, for shareholders of record on September 26, 2025.

  • Loyalty Payment: $0.35 per share in ETH for shareholders who transfer their shares to book-entry with the transfer agent and hold them through January 26, 2026.

  • Together, eligible shareholders can receive $0.40 per share in ETH.

Objectives of the Initiative

  • Reward long-term investors: Incentivizes shareholders to hold their positions.

  • Counter short-selling: By encouraging shares to be held with the transfer agent.

  • Set a historic precedent: BTCS is the first publicly traded company to issue a dividend in Ethereum.

Long-Term Strategy: The “DeFi/TradFi Accretion Flywheel”

BTCS outlines its core strategy as the “DeFi/TradFi Accretion Flywheel”, focused on:

  • Accumulating ETH through mixed financing methods.

  • Generating revenue via staking and block building.

Conclusion

The “Bividend” represents more than a payout — it’s a milestone in financial innovation, positioning BTCS at the forefront of bridging stock markets with the Ethereum-powered DeFi ecosystem.

Not just a dividend, but a declaration of a future where TradFi and DeFi grow together.


BTCS (Nasdaq: BTCS) makes history as the first listed firm to pay a dividend in Ethereum (ETH), with “Bividend” & Loyalty Payment totaling $0.40/share.

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